cant connect to itunes update server

can't connect to iTunes update server
location: ilounge.com - date: September 12, 2004
Hi,
I recently loaded iTunes and tried to check for update to iTunes software and got this following error:
"The iTunes update server could not be contacted. Please check your ionternet connection or try again."
Now, the funny thing is that the internet connection is working fine (after all I'm making this post ) and iTunes had no trouble connecting to the music store and taking my money!
Where do I check for the setting to make sure iTunes can connect to whatever it needs to connect to?
BTW, my iTunes version is 4.6.0.15
Thanks for the relies.post reply
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Can't Connect to iTunes Update Server and have NetBarrier? Try This.
location: macrumors.com - date: June 18, 2009
Was tinkering around at work just now and stumbled on a conflict.
I couldn't get my work iTunes to update my iPod here at my work iMac, but my personal laptop could connect with my iPhone. I had NetBarrier set to No Restrictions and still wouldn't connect. What I found is if you have the "Banner Filter" enabled iTunes won't connect to the update server. So if yah can't update try turning that off that feature if you having iphone update issues, the rest of the firewall can remain on.post reply
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We have an ipod touch, 3rd generation, 8GB. we lost the unlock code. we now try recovery via itunes, but can't connect to the ipod software update server. any suggestions?
location: apple.com - date: June 16, 2013
We have an ipod touch, 3rd generation, 8GB. we lost the unlock code. we now try recovery via itunes, but can't connect to the ipod software update server. any suggestions?post reply
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Stuck in recovery mode/cant connect to itunes
location: modmyi.com - date: June 26, 2010
I was updating my phone and I dont know what happened, my phone is went into recovery mode. I cannot connect to itunes at all. It dont detect mine or my wife's phone now. I uninstalled then reinstalled itunes, same thing. Im pretty computer illiterate. Anyone have any ideas?post reply
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Why my ipad cant connect to itunes/app store.
location: apple.com - date: April 27, 2013
i cant connect my ipad to itunes/app store. And whenever i try to connect to it, it only says this: "the certificate for this server is invalid, you might be connecting to a server that is pretending to be "itunes.apple.com" which could put your confidential information at risk" I've read other threads about it and tried all the suggestions to troubleshoot it but all didnt work. THERES NO PROBLEM WITH MY ACCOUNT OR EVEN MY WIFI CONNECTION because i can use my iphone with the same itunes account on it and theres no problem. Is it already advisable to format my ipad? Please help. post reply
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mitchell09/07/13,04:02Fantastic, after a long time getting frustrated and trying to resolve, the date issue was the problem, we had it set for todays date but 2014!! Thank you so much

Hassan09/02/13,15:37The exact same thing happened to me! All u have to do is make sure ur date and time r correct! Go to "setting" then "general" then click "date and time" and make sure tht its correct! Then everything will work:)

iTunes 7 cannot contact to iPod software update server
location: ilounge.com - date: August 9, 2008
I have 1 new iPod touch. iTunes 7 found that it is in receovery mode. I do restore as instruction by iTunes. However, iTunes cannot contact to iPod software update server. I also follow instruction of Apple Support in article TS1814, but it is useless. I do not set proxy in my network. Anybody can help me solve this problem?post reply
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I CANT CONNECT MORE TO 5 DEVICE TO MY ITUNES
location: apple.com - date: December 9, 2011
Hello friends of apple.I want to ask a question, I have always used Apple post reply
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TS1814: iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
location: apple.com - date: May 15, 2013
This is the 3rd time I have tried to resolve the issue.I keep getting message"cannot connect to iTunes" I have tried changing date etc,entering 8.8.8.8 and a couple of other things.A second iPad in same house works fine.I'm getting madder and madder.post reply
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cant connect to itunes store connection refused?
location: ilounge.com - date: July 8, 2010
just got att uverse internet. ive read that you cant connect to itunes through 3g. but this doesnt make sense because the iphone runs on 3g. please help me...post reply
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iPhone update - iTunes/iPhone won't contact update server
location: macrumors.com - date: September 7, 2009
Hi Guys,
Have a problem with my iPhone, I have been trying to update to 3.0. I connect my phone, hit update but get the same re-occurring error. "iTunes could not contact the iPhone update server, please make sure you are connected to the internet"
Obviously I am connect to the internet, I can search through iTunes store and get the data through there. Is there something I am missing? It only happens when I connect the iPhone to the PC.
Using iPhone 3G, from Australia.
Cheerspost reply
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For those with error 1638 (or "update server could not be contacted) error, try this
location: modmyi.com - date: July 25, 2010
I can't gaurantee this will work for everyone, but for those of you who, like myself, could not restore, update, or kept getting this error with there iphone connected to iTunes, I hope this will help you. This post is for those of you who may have gotten an error 1638, or "The iPhone "" cannot be restored at this time because the iPhone software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unvailable."
LOL I was about to post a big long novel-like story about this whole thing, but I'll cut it all short. Not too many google searches seem to link to any particular fix for this. For me, it had to do with the hosts file. So I hope it is the same for you, and this fixes your problem as well.
Open notepad as administrator, and direct yourself to:
CWindows\System32\Drivers\etc
open the file "Hosts" you should hopepost reply
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iphone can not connect to gmail server
location: imore.com - date: August 23, 2012
Several times a day I get a message saying that my phone can't connect to the gmail server. When this happens I can't get my mail and the only fis is to restart the phone. I do not have this problem on my computer or iPad.post reply
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I cant connect my iPod Touch 4th gen to any computer.
location: modmyi.com - date: February 5, 2013
I own an iPod Touch 4th gen, 5.0.1 firmware.
For a long time I can't connect to iTunes on a PC. I can only charge it with a wall charger, it's currently jailbroken and every time I plug it in a PC, it says it can't recognize the device. I have done all the updating iTunes, reverting to an old version, Reinstalling Apple Mobile Device software. Nothing has made it work, at all. I want to update to iOS 6 but I'm scared it will be a a worthless device if it still cant connect since I have to jailbreak it and make it into a pocket computer. If anyone has any information whether updating will fix it or not, please let me know. I'd rather stay on 5.0.1 than without a jailbroken device.post reply
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iPhone update server could not be contacted, but why ?
location: apple.com - date: April 17, 2010
Hi!I'm wondering why iTunes can't seem to contact the iTunes update/restore server. My iPhone needs to be restored and when I try, it extracts the software but it stops when it comes to contact the server, it says it is temporarily unavailable. I tried all Apple solutions on the support page, but I can't understand how can I check what ports are opens and if iTunes uses them or not... Thanks.post reply
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I cant connect my ipad with iphone over Bluetooth
location: apple.com - date: April 8, 2013
I cant connect my ipad with iphone over Bluetooth. I could before, but now it's just saying: be sure that iphone is turned on, or something like that. Please help me out.post reply
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Iphone photo sort order post itunes update
location: apple.com - date: June 13, 2012
After downloading the latest itunes update my photos are now sorting in a different order - previously alphabetical, as I wanted! This has happened before and then been resolved - any tips on sorting again? It's maddening!post reply
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My personal hotspot cant connect on ps3 help please
location: apple.com - date: August 18, 2011
I can't seem to use my hotspot on iPhone 4 to play online with my ps3 . The characters for the connection name are invalid .. This is so frustrating Is there away to make it work ? post reply
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